Water Walker (Outlaw Series) - Ted Dekker

If you've ever been on my blog before, you'll know that Ted Dekker is my favorite author.  His books are deep and meaningful at the same time.  This book is the third in the Outlaw Chronicles.  The first book, Eyes Wide Open, was spectacular and the second, Outlaw, was great as well.  I jumped at the chance to read this one.

Alice doesn't know who she is.  Her memory begins six months previous and she isn't sure what her life was like before then.  She seems to be very mature in some ways, but very childlike in her understanding of the world.  That world is turned upside down when her "father" abducts her and takes her to her birth mother.  Now she is Eden and the lamb that will cleanse the sins of her family.

Time passes and Eden has come to accept her fate.  She can't leave the swamp where she is basically a prisoner, and she has no freedom.  Fear of the swamps, dogs, lake and alligators prevent her from pushing back.  That all changes when she turns 18 and learns she has money coming to her.  A trip to town helps to change her perspective.  Add to that encounters with Outlaw, and Eden begins to learn more about herself.  Will she find the freedom she craves?

As with most Dekker books, this one has connections to other books.  In this case, obviously there are connections to the other Outlaw books, most specifically Eyes Wide Open.  There was also a connection to the Paradise series, which consists of Showdown, Saint and Sinner.  It isn't necessary to read these in order, but I recommend you read them.  I loved these books and found myself craving the encounters with Stephen/Outlaw, because the words he spoke were truths that are overlooked by many these days, including myself.

I found that book 4 of this series is scheduled to be out in June 2014 and is called Hacker.  This particular book had me nodding my head in agreement, tearing up at the pain and rejoicing in the revelations.  Recently, Dekker went on a church tour and I was unable to go.  I was able, however, to listen to a radio interview and was floored by the man.  If you get a chance, I encourage you to listen to this interview.  If you go to Chris Fabry’s website, the interview was on November 4, 2013.  It's the first hour of the show and totally worth the time.  Change your perspective; it'll change your life.  As for Water Walker, a great read by a great author.  Great Book!

*I received a copy of this title from Worthy Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.